Gaskin Maneuver: Essential Techniques in Obstetric Care

Pregnant woman in hospital.

What is the Gaskin Maneuver? The Gaskin maneuver, also called the all-fours method, is a technique used to alleviate shoulder dystocia, a potentially dangerous complication that occurs during the birthing process. It happens when the infant’s head emerges, but the baby’s shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone. The Gaskin maneuver is an effective…

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